1950 Cadillac 62 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Cadillac 62 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | 62 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
